The German-born model and actress has graced the covers of Vogue, Grazia and Elle.

And this week she took to the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival to showcase her unique sense of style.

Opting for a quirky satin pink number which featured a large shoulder accent and thigh-high splits, Barbara sent temperatures soaring as she teased at her nether regions.

The 31-year-old showcased her lithe figure with a golden belt sinched in at the waist and an incredibly plunging neckline, flashing a hint of cleavage.

Barbara – who won the second season of Germany’s Next Top Model – appeared to go underwear free for the occasion, despite coming remarkably close to revealing more than she'd bargained for on several occasions.

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Adding some glamour to the barely-there outfit, the star accessorised with a pair of dangly glass earrings and a sleek hair-do.

She opted for a striking make-up look, going for a bold eye with plenty of eyeliner and lashings of mascara which she teamed with a bright red lip.

The Amberg native has appeared in more than 25 film productions and plays since she began her career in 2011 however she is currently taking time out of her acting schedule to participate in German TV show Lets Dance.

She was one of three women who chose not to wear black at the Golden Globes in January this year.

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Explaining the reasoning behind her decision, the star took to Instagram.

She wrote: "A lot of women will wear black tonight to support the time’s up movement! I think this is a great and extremely important initiative! Nevertheless I decided to wear a colorful dress tonight."

She continued: "If we want this to be the Golden globes of the strong women who stand up for their rights, I think, it’s the wrong way not to wear any sexy clothes anymore or let people take away our joy of showing our personality through fashion.

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"We were fighting a long time for the freedom to wear what we want to and that it is also ok, to dress up a little more sexy.

"If we now restrict this, because some men can’t control themselves, this is a huge step back in my opinion."

She will next star in period drama Aspen Papers alongside Jonathan Rhys-Meyers and Vanessa Redgrave in 2018.